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S406 KBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 97,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 97,315 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,331 miles

tank strap corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 93,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,236 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 76,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high beam stop light inop

Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high beam stop light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,213 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,884 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 53,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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S406 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 56,627 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S406 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S406 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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